More than 30 businesses across New York City have pledged to divert at least half of their waste from landfill and incineration this year as part of the city’s Zero Waste Challenge.

A global network of composting organisations has joined to highlight the benefits of viewing organic residuals as resources rather than waste as part of International Compost Awareness Week.

A broader definition for ‘biowaste’ and obligatory separate collection of organic waste should be included in a revised Circular Economy Package, according to the Bio-Based and Biodegradable Industries Association.

Dean Hislop, Chief Executive of Tamar Energy, urges local authorities to maintain or expand food waste recycling services, rather than making short-sighted cuts that could result in long-term pain.

Members of the public have been warned about the dangers of burning their own garden waste after an out of control bonfire caused significant damage to a house in Mitcham.

A round-up of news from the waste and resources sector, including awards for Vegware, a BPF event and new recycling artwork.

Tesco has extended the choice of produce offered by its recently launched ‘Perfectly Imperfect’ range, while also relaxing standards to save 135 tonnes of edible fine bean crop going to waste.

London caterers Vacherin used over 3,200kg of fruit and vegetables that would otherwise have been rejected because of cosmetic standards.

A round-up of news from the waste and resources sector, including fly-tipping punishments, departures at Viridor and a new food waste strategy in Peterborough.

German researchers say that greenhouse gas emissions produced as a result of food surplus have increased by over 300 per cent in the last 50 years.